Optical waveguides – With optical coupler – Particular coupling structure
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-01
2008-01-01
Doan, Jennifer (Department: 2874)
Optical waveguides
With optical coupler
Particular coupling structure
C385S015000, C385S039000, C385S141000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07315675
ABSTRACT:
A flexible, hollow, waveguide is featured, that functions in the visible region. The waveguide comprises a hollow, flexible, silica-glass tube having a smooth bore, that is coated with a reflective substance on the inner bore surface. A composite of two sulfide materials are then layered over the reflective substance. The sulfide materials form a high contrasting refractive index of approximately 2:1, thus creating a photonic, bandgap tube.
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Gopal Veena
Harrington James A.
Doan Jennifer
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey
Watov Kenneth
Watov & Kipnes P.C.
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